And they ministered before the dwelling place of the tabernacle of the congregation with singing, until Solomon had built the house of the LORD in Jerusalem: and then they waited on their office according to their order.
They served at the sacred tent where God's people gathered, leading worship with singing, until Solomon built the temple of the LORD in Jerusalem. After that, they continued their duties in their assigned positions.
This verse describes how worship leaders served with music at God's tent until Solomon's temple was built, then continued their service there in organized roles.
📚 Historical Context
This refers to the Levitical musicians who led worship during Israel's wilderness period and early settlement in the Promised Land. The 'tabernacle of the congregation' was the portable tent where God met with His people before Solomon built the permanent temple in Jerusalem around 960 BC. These musicians maintained continuous worship service through this major transition in Israel's religious life.
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